Tenure-track Assistant Professor or Instructor in Cyber Operations

Tenure-track Assistant Professor or Instructor in Cyber Operations

The Department of Cyber and Computer Sciences at The Citadel, located in beautiful Charleston, South Carolina, invites applications for a full-time, 9-month faculty position at the rank of Tenure-Track Assistant Professor or Instructor, with a start date of January 2026 or August 2026.

About The Citadel

The Citadel is a fully accredited, public, comprehensive, co-educational college serving approximately 2,300 undergraduate and 1,200 graduate, online, and evening undergraduate students. The institution is built upon its core values of Honor, Duty, and Respect, and places a strong emphasis on teaching, mentorship, and student development. For fourteen consecutive years, U.S. News & World Report has ranked The Citadel as the top public college in the South among master's-level institutions.

About the Department

The Department of Cyber and Computer Sciences includes 7 full-time and 7 adjunct faculty members. It offers:

Undergraduate degrees in:

* B.S. in Computer Science, with concentrations in:

* Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

* Computer Information Systems

* Cybersecurity

* Data Science

* B.S. in Cyber Operations

Graduate degrees and certificates in:

* M.S. in Computer and Information Sciences (joint with College of Charleston)

* Cybersecurity and Software Engineering (Graduate Certificates)

Undergraduate minors in:

* Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

* Cybersecurity

* Cyber Interdisciplinary Studies

* Data Science

* Computer Programming

Facilities & Designations

The department hosts cutting-edge resources including:

* Cyber Lab

* Cyber Range

* Citadel Security Operations Center (C-SOC)

* Malware Analysis and Detection (MAD) Lab

* Critical Infrastructure Hands-on Access Control and IoT Security (CHARIoTS) Lab

* Machine Intelligence and Data Analysis Systems (MIDAS) Lab

* Research on Aerial Defense in Unmanned Systems (RADIUS) Lab

Since 2016, The Citadel has been designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense by the National Security Agency (NSA).

Position Responsibilities

Responsibilities include:

* Teaching undergraduate courses in cyber operations and computer science

* Teaching graduate courses in computer and information sciences or cybersecurity (Assistant Professor)

* Typical teaching load: 12 contact hours/week (Assistant Professor), 15 hours/week (Instructor)

* Student advising, scholarly activity, and service to the institution

The Citadel supports faculty development with internal funding for research, travel, and professional growth.

Qualifications

For Tenure-Track Assistant Professor

* Doctoral degree in Computer Science, Cyber Operations, or closely related field (Required)

* Strong aptitude for teaching in Cyber Operations (Required)

* Engage students in scholarly research (Required)

* Ability to teach core computer science courses (Preferred)

For Instructor

* Master's degree in Computer Science, Cyber Operations, or closely related field (Required)

* Strong aptitude for teaching in Cyber Operations (Required)

* Ability to teach core computer science courses (Preferred)

Additional Information

* Competitive salary and benefits

Benefits of Working at The Citadel

* Extensive Health Plans

* Great Retirement Options

* Tuition Exchange Program for Dependents

* Paid Parental Leave

* Isle of Palms Beach Club

* Swain Family Boat Center

* Community Service Opportunities

* Read more about our benefits on our HR website

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit the following adel.edu/careers:

* Curriculum vitae

* Graduate transcripts

* Statement of teaching philosophy

* Statement of research plans (Assistant Professor only)

* Three letters of recommendation (at least one on teaching)

* Cover letter listing cyber operations courses applicant can teach

Questions about the application process? Contact The Citadel Human Resources Office at  or visit: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Questions about the position should be directed to:

Dr. Michael Verdicchio

Chair, Faculty Search Committee

Department of Cyber and Computer Sciences

The Citadel, 171 Moultrie Street, Charleston, SC 29409

Phone:

Email: mv

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.